Royal Shock: Meghan Markle’s Surprising Revelation About Living with Prince Harry

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, had a different expectation when she first met Prince Harry.

A royal commentator disclosed that she was taken aback by the living situation at the time of their encounter.

According to Royal Family author Tom Bauer, Meghan was under the impression that she would reside in a grand palace upon becoming involved with Prince Harry.

However, the reality turned out to be quite different.

Tom Bauer revealed in an interview with Closer Magazine that Meghan Markle was disappointed to find herself living in the relatively modest royal residences of Nottingham and Frogmore cottages.

He emphasized that the Duchess of Sussex viewed her living conditions as akin to a confinement, describing it as a form of imprisonment.

It was a revelation for her to discover that Prince Harry did not possess substantial wealth and that they were not destined for a lavish palace lifestyle.

The couple's financial situation in the UK was not as demanding as it became apparent that they did not own a grand estate overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Meghan Markle had never envisioned herself residing in a small English house, and Frogmore Cottage felt confining to her.

This dissatisfaction led them to make a significant decision regarding their living arrangements.

In March 2020, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped down from their royal duties and relocated to California.

They settled in Montecito, just outside Santa Barbara, where they acquired a remarkable property.

Their new home boasted nine bedrooms, a spa, gym, wine cellar, five-car garage, and sprawling 5.4 acres of land.

This luxurious estate was a stark contrast to the more modest accommodations they had in the UK.

The couple's Montecito residence also featured exclusive amenities such as a private pool, tennis court, tea house, rose garden, children's cottage, and a two-bedroom guest house.

Their upscale neighborhood is shared with prominent American celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Orlando Bloom, and Katy Perry.

The transition from British royalty to American celebrity neighbors marked a significant shift in their lifestyle.

Before settling in California, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry briefly resided in Canada after relinquishing their royal responsibilities.

Their experiences in various homes, including Nottingham Cottage in Kensington Palace and Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, were detailed in their Netflix documentary released in late 2022.

Meghan humorously remarked on the modesty of their former residences, highlighting the disparity between public perception and reality.

Reflecting on their time at Nottingham Cottage, Meghan Markle recalled how people mistakenly believed they lived in a grand palace, when in fact, it was a humble cottage within the palace grounds.

Prince Harry added a comedic touch, mentioning the peculiarities of the cottage's architecture, including low ceilings and an uneven structure that posed challenges for his tall stature.